Abstract
The case of a 36-year-old woman with suspected idiopathic long QT syndrome is reported. Diagnosis was made late after syncopal attacks and several episodes of resuscitation had occurred. Although therapy with a beta-blocking agent was initiated and a cardioverter/defibrillator was implanted, the patient died, due to a hydrocephalus internus resulting in cerebral damage. Diagnostic and therapeutic problems in idiopathic long QT syndrome are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / administration & dosage
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Defibrillators, Implantable
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Electrocardiography / drug effects
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Exercise Test / drug effects
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Female
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Heart Conduction System / physiology
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Humans
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Long QT Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Long QT Syndrome / physiopathology
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Long QT Syndrome / therapy
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Torsades de Pointes / diagnosis*
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Torsades de Pointes / physiopathology
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Torsades de Pointes / therapy